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CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

(COTA)
Salary
$68,343.00 $76,739.00 Annually
Location Cranston, RI
Job Type
Council 94 (236)
Job Number
1072100003945
Department

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS

Division
Hospital & Community Rehabilitation Svcs
Opening Date
06182025
Closing Date
6272025 1159 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
0328A
Classification
Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work
To Be Determined
Work Week
Standard 35.0 Hours
Bargaining Union
Council 94 Local 1350 (6)

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patients or clients as determine by a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR); and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general and specific direction of a Registered Occupational therapist of medical staff; work is subject to review through reports, conferences and observation for conformance to therapeutic standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May directly supervise patients or clients in therapeutic exercise or other occupational therapy modalities designed to meet specific therapeutic goals.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
To perform routine occupational therapy treatment procedures on patientsclients as determined by an OTR.
To assist with the preparation of occupational therapy treatment modalities.
To assist in developing individual patientclient evaluation and treatment plans and techniques.
To monitor and assess patientclient performance and progress under the supervision of an OTR.
To recommend to an OTR the modification andor termination of treatment services.
To instruct patientsclients in the appropriate use of adaptive devices.
To observe safety precautions and keep occupational therapy evaluation and treatment areas in good order.
To prepare and maintain treatment records.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES A

familiarity with occupational therapy treatment, equipment, accessories, modalities and precautions as applied to patientsclients; the ability to gain and maintain cooperation and confidence of patientsclients; the ability to follow specific oral and written directions from registered occupational therapists andor medical staff; the ability to assist the registered occupational therapist in achieving patient goals; the ability to report patientclient status as necessary; the ability prepare and maintain treatment records; the ability to participate and report at team conferences; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Such as may have been gained through graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board and
Experience Such as may have been gained through One (1) year of employment in an occupational therapy program in a public or private hospital, rehabilitation center or similar institution.